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OE12 MVS

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,678 mi
Last recorded108,678 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 108,678 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 102,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 102,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,609 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,597 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 92,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,975 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,106 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 61,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 61,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front discs and pads worn

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,266 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,614 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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OE12 MVS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE12 MVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE12 MVS?

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What year was OE12 MVS registered?

OE12 MVS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is OE12 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 MVS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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